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Meast

Mike Paradinas · 2004

140 min · 34 tracks · drum and bass · intelligent dance music · ambient techno

A labyrinth of intricate rhythms and ethereal textures that create a meditative soundscape.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • labyrinthine rhythms for exploration
  • meditative soundscape for relaxation
  • dynamic flow with peaks
  • wave-like pacing for immersion
  • short tracks encourage discovery

Maybe skip if you want

  • seeking instant gratification
  • prefer straightforward song structures

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 2004, 'Meast' is Mike Paradinas's first album after a five-year hiatus following his last release, 'Cavalcade.' At this point in his career, Paradinas had already established himself as a significant figure in the electronic music scene, particularly known for his work under the alias µ-Ziq. This album marks a continuation of his exploration into complex sound structures and ambient influences.
Stylistic neighbors
Aphex Twin· Boards of Canada· Squarepusher

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

Disc 1

  • 1 Housewife 3:55
  • 2 Shistner's Bassflex 3:01
  • 3 Spacious Hallway 2:16
  • 4 Further 2 4:36
  • 5 Tugboat 5:58
  • 6 P.V. 1:29
  • 7 Local Jogger 3:39
  • 8 Harpsichord 2:10
  • 9 Trike 4:09
  • 10 Residue 1:40
  • 11 Carrier 4:42
  • 12 Disclosed 5:59
  • 13 Jackal 4:40
  • 14 It Starts with Bongos 4:48
  • 15 Squirms 5:26
  • 16 Bobby 5:59
  • 17 Grandwash 5:24

Disc 2

  • 1 Sad & Solid 5:33
  • 2 Off Lemon 3:18
  • 3 Orange Crumble 4:08
  • 4 Detlev Bronk 3:10
  • 5 Upton 3:28
  • 6 Weiro 4:55
  • 7 Peg 4:46
  • 8 Lesque 2:40
  • 9 Mocaseg 6:27
  • 10 Go Ya Lo 4:56
  • 11 Measty 3:28
  • 12 Member 4:48
  • 13 Mighty Softstep 2:39
  • 14 My Piano & Me 4:44
  • 15 Round & 1:22
  • 16 Buttress 4:18
  • 17 Broccoli 5:15

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